Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History

For generations, Black and Jewish communities have organized side by side — building schools, shaping culture, challenging fascism, marching for civil rights, and protecting the vote. Our stories are distinct, but often intertwined. That shared legacy is at the center of Black and Jewish America, hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. on PBS — a four-part series that explores the partnerships, tensions, and coalition work that helped shape American democracy. For those of us doing civic engagem